EMS Teacher

Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for fulfilling all state of Utah requirements for EMT and AEMT courses and students
• May supervise other college EMS/Medical programs
• Actively create and update classroom syllabi, curriculum, lab experiences and lesson plans
• Establish and communicate clear objectives and well-defined competencies for the program and all learning activities
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments in a timely manner
• Structure classes in Canvas to support student learning
• Observe, evaluate, and record student's performance and development, and provide appropriate and helpful feedback
• Conduct and document student reviews with students on a regular basis
• Manage student behavior by establishing and enforcing appropriate rules and procedures; involve Student Services when problems develop
• Ensure objectives for all program students are reflected on each syllabi and match the module sign-offs in the Student Information System (Northstar)
• Ensure that students are retained and that they graduate, complete, pass any relevant licensure exams, and are placed, and that all student data is updated on a real-time basis in Northstar
• Meet or exceed performance metrics for the program established by VP of Instruction
• Maintain integrity and confidentiality in all circumstances, especially concerning student information
• Adhere to FERPA requirements and guidelines
• Actively work with the department director, admissions and recruiters to fill cohorts with students who are capable of graduating and finding employment in the field
• Develop and propose admissions standards which will enhance student success
• Assure safety standards are used which comply with all College, local, City, State and Federal guidelines
• Model a professional environment for the students in the classroom and lab
• Schedule industry professionals for specialized presentations and training where appropriate
• Supervise, recruit, train, support and assist adjunct instructors as needed
• Be an active and participative member of the department team
• Actively ensure program follows all guidelines and conditions necessary to meet the standards of COE accreditation, including maintaining records of contacts with industry partners
• Absorb and participate in documenting, collecting, and placing Standard 2 criteria evidence following the guidelines sheet into the COE program folder biannually meeting all deadlines
• Assist with the hiring and scheduling of adjunct faculty
• Ensure program spending is within established budgets, and maintain inventory for all instructional items
• Ensure that students and staff are treated respectfully and equally without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age (40 or over), national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related condition
• Report all violations immediately to HR or Student Services
• Comply with Dixie Tech Policies and Procedures

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in industry required, 8+ years' experience preferred
• Utah-licensed as an EMR, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic required
• Certified EMS Instructor and Course Coordinator, or eligible and willing to obtain certification
• Instructional experience preferred
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Strong knowledge of Google Suite
• Strong communications and presentation skills